By Ashley Schmutzer, MA, LPC For many parents, this time of year signifies a huge change in their family dynamics, as they have a young adult that is heading off to college. While this can be a very exciting [...]
By: Michael W. Elgersma Being a parent isn't easy and it's ok if you don't know what you're doing. To help out, here are a few tips for becoming a better parent: - Help your child learn to discuss [...]
Have you ever been hurt by someone in the church? In the following video, Grant takes a look at different ways conflict can happen within a church organization, and what you should do if you encounter treatment you feel [...]
by: Amy Churchill Self-injury (SI) has become a common way of coping for teens. Although self-injury is not a new trend, it is a current one and parents of teens who self-injure are still left with many questions [...]
It’s back-to-school time and, for many, this means “off-to-school” for the first time, as they make the transition from living at home with their parents to sharing space with a roommate. And while the following tips will certainly apply [...]
So you’ve hit “that stage”… The phase of life where you’ve suddenly become ridiculously uncool in your child’s eyes, you’ve been side-lined by a cellular device and you feel like anything and everything you say will be met with [...]